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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.98, 191.79 and 76.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.98, 191.79 and 76.80 is: 105.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.98 : 191.79 = 76.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.98/191.79 = 76.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.98x = 191.79 × 76.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.98x = 14,729.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,729.44/138.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.98

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